THE KEW GARDENER'S GUIDE TO GROWING SHRUBS

Subtitle The Art and Science to Grow with Confidence

Valérie Boujard
Price $22.00 / £14.99
Description Description The new Kew guide to planting and cultivating shrubs features 12 easy and inspiring projects as well as detailed information on 50 of the most important specimens to grow, all accompanied by Kew's beautiful botanical illustrations.

Shrubs are the perfect plant - they are low-maintenance, there is a variety for nearly every need and they are widely available.

This guide is a perfect mix of practical and giftable gardening reference for the entry level enthusiast who wants to find out more about shrubs and wants to grow them successfully.

Combining the authority and expertise of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew with beautiful artworks and practical advice, this is a giftable hardback for enthusiasts and beginners. Packed with information and inspiration, it covers a range of plants as well as vital information on soil, light and maintenance. Every plant’s needs are revealed so readers can succeed with 50 specimens and 12 easy to follow projects.
Subject area:
Series:
Series Kew Experts
Format:
Format Hardcover Book 144 Pages
ISBN:
ISBN 9780711282414
Size:
Size6.30 in x 8.27 in / 160.00 mm x 210.00 mm
Published:
Published Date September 28th, 2023
Valérie Boujard
Valerie Boujard is a supervisor in the Arboretum at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Previously she worked there in the children's garden and then the Mediterranean Garden. Born in France, she trained at Capel Manor College, London, and started her own design, construction and garden maintenance company in 2012. She worked for seven years for private clients in London before joining the staff at Kew, where she has been responsible for the care of many different types of shrubs.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has cultivated plants for more than 250 years. Today, Kew’s horticulturists grow over 19,000 species of plants in the gardens – the most diverse collection in the world.

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